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8.0.1.5. A follow-up letter is sent promptly

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A follow-up letter must be sent promptly to a candidate of any rank who is turned down, setting out actions that may lead to advancement and explaining the appeal procedures. Copies go to the council's appeals coordinator, advancement chair and staff advisor, and the council keeps one.

Warning. Not optional and not satisfied by the conversation in the room. A follow-up letter must be sent promptly to a candidate of any rank who is turned down, must say what could lead to advancement, and must explain the appeal procedures. Copies go to the council appeals coordinator, the council advancement chair and the advancement staff advisor, and the council keeps one.

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  1. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 8.0.1.5 · A follow-up letter must be promptly sent to a Scout of any rank who is turned down, with copies to the council's designated appeals coordinator, council advancement chair and advancement staff advisor; the letter must include actions advised and an explanation of appeal procedures.

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